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Farming for the flourishing of creation

As dairy farmers in Aotearoa New Zealand, we are part of an industry which tends to prioritise production and human economic benefit at the expense of the land and creatures […]

A story of lament, welcome and hope

With Waitangi day just gone, I have found myself reflecting again on the bi-cultural story of our nation. Over the years I have been so fortunate as a Pākehā New […]

Our Seasons, God’s Seasons

Spring is slowly approaching. Day by day, my ranunculus and carnations are beginning to bloom again. Carnations are a Mediterranean plant, likely present at the time of Jesus. Some Christian […]

A reflection on my time at Waitangi

What if we’ve got the Marks of Mission all wrong?

For decades, churches around the world have used the Five Marks of Mission as a framework for understanding and outworking their part in God’s work. These marks — focused on […]

A World in Disrepair: How We Can Reclaim Our Role as Caretakers

This week I found myself reflecting on Psalm 8, which reminds us of an incredible truth: “You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their […]

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